Hi,
As per OCN's Most Recommended Audio Products thread, the top recommended sound card for gaming is the Creative Titanium HD.
However as some people are having issues with this one (card not being recognised) I wish to try something else. I want to buy a good sound card for competitive FPS gaming (Details below) that has high chances of lasting 2+ years.
I will also be looking to upgrade from my Steelseries Siberia V2 headset. As silly as it sounds, it has to be a headset, this is a non-negotiable for me.
Template:
1.State your budget! (Set an absolute maximum or give a relative maximum with + x amount if it will be amazingly better).
2.State your music tastes
3.State what perks are highly desirable (low impedance, heavy bass, excellent for gaming etc..)
4.State what products you already have and are planning on using with your recommended item (state whether you have an amp if you're looking for headphones with high impedance for example)
5.State how you are going to use the item (e.g. out-and-about, at the gym, at home, PC / console, gaming, music etc). The more detail in this, the better.
6.State where you live and offer some sites that are known for having good prices / being reputable so we can help recommend you products in your country's currency (like Amazon or ebay).
1. $800-$1000 total - for sound card and headset.
2. Mostly Drum and bass and Dubstep(bass heavy). However I enjoy most music genres as well. I am willing to cut corners here if the gaming sound positioning is -outstanding-
3. 90% gaming, 10% music. No pretty lights and I prefer no power connector required for the card, BUT am willing to work around this if needed. I don't really want to bother with amps if it can be avoided.
4. Steelseries Siberia V2 headset and integrated audio on my Rampage IV Extreme.
5. Home use only
6. I can adjust my budget accordingly, price off Newegg.com or other US websites is fine.
Thank you for your help guys.
As per OCN's Most Recommended Audio Products thread, the top recommended sound card for gaming is the Creative Titanium HD.
However as some people are having issues with this one (card not being recognised) I wish to try something else. I want to buy a good sound card for competitive FPS gaming (Details below) that has high chances of lasting 2+ years.
I will also be looking to upgrade from my Steelseries Siberia V2 headset. As silly as it sounds, it has to be a headset, this is a non-negotiable for me.
Template:
1.State your budget! (Set an absolute maximum or give a relative maximum with + x amount if it will be amazingly better).
2.State your music tastes
3.State what perks are highly desirable (low impedance, heavy bass, excellent for gaming etc..)
4.State what products you already have and are planning on using with your recommended item (state whether you have an amp if you're looking for headphones with high impedance for example)
5.State how you are going to use the item (e.g. out-and-about, at the gym, at home, PC / console, gaming, music etc). The more detail in this, the better.
6.State where you live and offer some sites that are known for having good prices / being reputable so we can help recommend you products in your country's currency (like Amazon or ebay).
1. $800-$1000 total - for sound card and headset.
2. Mostly Drum and bass and Dubstep(bass heavy). However I enjoy most music genres as well. I am willing to cut corners here if the gaming sound positioning is -outstanding-
3. 90% gaming, 10% music. No pretty lights and I prefer no power connector required for the card, BUT am willing to work around this if needed. I don't really want to bother with amps if it can be avoided.
4. Steelseries Siberia V2 headset and integrated audio on my Rampage IV Extreme.
5. Home use only
6. I can adjust my budget accordingly, price off Newegg.com or other US websites is fine.
Thank you for your help guys.







